Fatal Dog Attack Leads To Negiglent Homicide Charge For Capital Region Man Fatal Dog Attack Leads To Negiglent Homicide Charge For Capital Region Man
Fatal Dog Attack Leads To Negiglent Homicide Charge For Capital Region Man A 44-year-old Capital Region man has been charged with criminally negligent homicide and manslaughter after his dogs mauled a man to death. Omar Daniels was indicted Friday, Jan. 3, in Albany County Court for the Wednesday, Oct. 9 attack, said  According to Megan Craft of the Albany Police Department, officers responded to the rear yard of 594 Central Ave. for reports of a man being attacked by several dogs.  Upon arrival, they found the dogs fatally attacking the man, and in an attempt to stop the attack, one of the officers discharged his duty weapon, striking at least one dog.…
Capital Region Man Shot By Police After Assuming 'Shooter’s Stance' Capital Region Man Shot By Police After Assuming 'Shooter’s Stance'
Capital Region Man Shot By Police After Assuming 'Shooter’s Stance' Albany Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting, leaving a man with non-life-threatening injuries and facing multiple charges, including gun possession and endangering children. According to Megan Craft, a spokeswoman for the Albany Police, the incident occurred on Sunday, Jan. 5, at 150 Third Ave. Craft said officers responded to reports of a person with a weapon inside the home after a witness reported seeing Luis Rivera, age 39, armed with a handgun.  When officers arrived, they ordered everyone inside the residence to exit. A woman and her teenage son exited safely, b…
Fatal I-684 NY Plane Crash: Witness Stopped, Pulled Victim From Wreckage, New Report Says Fatal I-684 NY Plane Crash: Witness Stopped, Pulled Victim From Wreckage, New Report Says
Fatal I-684 NY Plane Crash: Witness Stopped, Pulled Victim From Wreckage, New Report Says Federal officials have released more information about a small plane crash on Interstate 684 at the border of Fairfield, CT, and Westchester, NY counties.   The information, which centered on a fatal plane crash on I-684 on Thursday, Dec. 12, was released in a preliminary report by the National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Rockland County resident and commercial pilot Jacob Yankele Friedman of Monsey, age 32, was killed in the crash, while the 26-year-old private pilot, Kalmen Goldberger, of Linden, NJ, was hospitalized with serious injuries. On the night…
Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say
Stabbing Leads To Capital Region Woman's Arrest, Police Say A 27-year-old Albany woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly stabbing a man during a domestic incident on Columbia Street, authorities report. Albany police arrested Angel Infante, 27, of Albany, in connection with a domestic-related stabbing that occurred Monday, Dec. 30, said Megan Craft, spokeswoman for the Albany Police.  Officers responded to the scene at 11:55 a.m. following reports of an assault. Upon arrival, they found a 34-year-old man suffering from stab wounds to his chest and abdomen. Emergency medical personnel treated him at the scene before being transported t…
Man Accused Of Stealing, Using Credit Cards In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins In Rensselaer Man Accused Of Stealing, Using Credit Cards In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins In Rensselaer
Man Accused Of Stealing, Using Credit Cards In String Of Vehicle Break-Ins In Rensselaer A 34-year-old Albany man is facing numerous charges after being linked to a string of vehicle break-ins and stolen credit card use in the Capital Region, police said. The investigation into the incidents began on Friday, Dec. 13, when several vehicle break-ins were reported in the Rensselaer County town of Sand Lake, New York State Police announced on Thursday, Dec. 26.  Police found that various items, including credit cards, had been stolen. Authorities later discovered that one of the stolen credit cards had been used in East Greenbush.  Authorities soon located the suspe…
Capital Region Police Seize Cocaine, Heroin, And Hallucinogens In Madison Avenue Drug Bust Capital Region Police Seize Cocaine, Heroin, And Hallucinogens In Madison Avenue Drug Bust
Capital Region Police Seize Cocaine, Heroin, And Hallucinogens In Madison Avenue Drug Bust Three Albany residents are facing felony charges after detectives recovered cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens during a search warrant execution on Madison Avenue, police report. Detectives from the Albany Police Department’s Community Response Unit executed a search warrant on Thursday, Dec. 19, around 2 p.m., at a residence on the 800 block of Madison Avenue near Quail Street.  The operation, part of an ongoing investigation, led to the recovery of powdered cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and drug paraphernalia, said Albany Police Public Information Officer Megan Craft. Three people…
Small Plane Lands On NY State Thruway In Albany, Police Say (UPDATE) Small Plane Lands On NY State Thruway In Albany, Police Say (UPDATE)
Small Plane Lands On NY State Thruway In Albany, Police Say (Update) A small twin-engine plane experiencing mechanical problems landed on the New York State Thruway in the Capital Region Friday, Dec. 20, New York State Police said. The incident occurred after 12 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 20, just south of Exit 23 of the Thruway in Albany.  First responders can be seen on the scene. New York State Police reported on X that two lanes are closed, and one is open. One pilot and two passengers were on board, and no injuries were reported, state police said. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is on the scene. The incident come…
Update: Girl, 11, Dies After Tragic Albany Ice-Related Drowning Incident Update: Girl, 11, Dies After Tragic Albany Ice-Related Drowning Incident
Update: Girl, 11, Dies After Tragic Albany Ice-Related Drowning Incident The 11-year-old girl rescued after falling through the ice on a Capital Region lake that killed a 12-year-old boy has died. The incident occurred in Albany around 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at Washington Park Lake near the park's lake house. According to Albany Police, police and firefighters located and rescued the girl. As Daily Voice previously reported, she was treated on scene and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital for further treatment.  A secondary search was conducted by members of the New York State Police underwater recovery team, and at around 7:25 p.m., the bo…
Tragic Accident Leaves Boy, 12, Dead, Girl, 11, Critical In Capital Region Tragic Accident Leaves Boy, 12, Dead, Girl, 11, Critical In Capital Region
Tragic Accident Leaves Boy, 12, Dead, Girl, 11, Critical In Capital Region A 12-year-old boy was killed, and an 11-year-old girl is in critical condition after falling through the ice on a Capital Region lake. The incident occurred in Albany around 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at Washington Park Lake near the park's lake house. According to Albany Police, police and firefighters located and rescued the girl. She was treated on scene and transported to Albany Medical Center Hospital for further treatment.  A secondary search was conducted by members of the New York State Police underwater recovery team, and at around 7:25 p.m., the body of the boy was recover…
Rensselaer County Tow Company Owner Charged With Stealing Cars From Parking Lots Rensselaer County Tow Company Owner Charged With Stealing Cars From Parking Lots
Rensselaer County Tow Company Owner Charged With Stealing Cars From Parking Lots A Capital Region tow company owner has been charged with allegedly using his business to steal cars from parking lots and then sell them. John F. Rivers, age 43, of East Greenbush, was charged on Friday, Dec. 6, for using his towing company, Rivers Asset Recovery, to steal and sell vehicles towed from parking lots across the Capital Region, said New York Attorney General Letitia James. James said an investigation by the Attorney General's Office and the New York State Police revealed that Rivers used his contracts with local businesses to monitor parking lots and tow vehicles. Later, he ill…
Chicken Lovers Rejoice: First Chick-fil-A Opens In Capital Region Chicken Lovers Rejoice: First Chick-fil-A Opens In Capital Region
Chicken Lovers Rejoice: First Chick-fil-A Opens In Capital Region Hey chicken lovers, it's time to chow down when the first Chick-fil-A in the Capital Region opens in Albany on Thursday, Dec. 5. Famous for its chicken sandwiches, soup and salads, and superb service, the new restaurant is also locally owned by Michael Gray, who has worked his way up in the company for the past 13 years.  The restaurant will employ approximately 120 full- and part-time team members. To celebrate the opening, the company is also recognizing 100 local heroes who are impacting the Albany community by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.  In addi…
Update: Dead Body Found On 1-90 Identified As Capital Region Man Update: Dead Body Found On 1-90 Identified As Capital Region Man
Update: Dead Body Found On 1-90 Identified As Capital Region Man A person found dead on I-90 near the Patroon Island Bridge by state Department of Transportation workers has been identified as a Capital Region man. New York State Police said Lawrence N. Viscio, 58, of Albany, was found by the employees at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3. His cause of death is pending autopsy and further investigation. Troopers closed the right lane of I-90 following the body's discovery in Rensselaer for about 1.5 hours for investigation purposes.  The investigation is ongoing.  This remains a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.